How to get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus and subway?

From Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA in Newton, take the 86 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station to Reservoir station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Reservoir station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

50min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Newton, MA by subway

To get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Park Street station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

56min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Newton, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Newton and Newton, MA, Newton is approximately 7.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

Public transit stations close to Newton, MA, Newton

Newton, MA is located at Newton, MA, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Beacon St.

Subway stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newton Centre
  • Newton Highlands
  • Boston College

Train stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton, MA:

  • Centre St @ Beacon St
  • Centre St @ Langley Rd
  • Newton Centre - Langley Rd @ Braeland Ave

Related Routes

From Harvard Square to Newton, MA by subway

To get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA in Newton, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Park Street station to Newton Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

56min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Newton, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Centre
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to Newton, MA
    Walk to
    Newton, MA
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Newton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The 86 bus line goes from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Reservoir station near Newton, MA in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Newton, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Newton, MA in Newton by bus and subway is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard Square to get to Newton, MA?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island stop near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard Square and Newton, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Reservoir station, which is closest to Newton, MA in Newton.

  • When is the first bus from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The first bus from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Newton, MA in Newton is Reservoir - Harvard. It leaves the Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island stop at 3:03 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard Square to Newton, MA?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Newton, MA costs $4.10.

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